Telecoms have been early adopters of APIs, using them as key technology-enablers in building new applications, efficiently and conveniently. With the telecom industry going through many changes, APIs can now become business-enablers for telecoms, allowing them to build platforms and ecosystems that drive new sources of revenue.
APIs let software systems “talk” to one another, even if they were never intended to do so—opening up new possibilities. Developers can re-use APIs to save time, and companies can share them for fast, easily-formed partnerships. Digital matchmakers, APIs help join disparate organizations from diverse industries. The end result: an unprecedented array of goods and services for customers.
The State of API Economy 2021- Telecom report explains why APIs are central to organizations’ needs and digital transformation efforts. This report is based on Google Cloud’s Apigee API Management Platform usage data, customer case studies, and analysis of several third-party surveys conducted with technology leaders from enterprises with 1,500 or more employees, across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand.
What’s inside:
- An overview of key technology trends and important shifts in the role APIs play in telecom industry
- Factors that contribute to successful digital platforms
- Information about IT investment and the changing market for the API-first approach in the telecom industry
- Explanations for how telecom companies can build and/or participate effectively in digital ecosystems
